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Driver-UNOCHA- Kauda

Sudan

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Sudan
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-2, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: 2025-03-02

Background

 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

 
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together Humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.

OCHA’s mission is to:

  • Mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies.
  • Advocate the rights of people in need
  • Promote preparedness and prevention
  • Facilitate sustainable solutions.
 
Duties and Responsibilities


Under the direct supervision of the Driver Dispatcher the incumbent will undertake the below tasks:

1- Provision of reliable and secure driving services:

  • Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
  • Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

2-Proper use of vehicle

  • Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc

3- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

  • Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.

4- Availability of documents/ supplies

  • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents. 

 

Competencies


OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: 

  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties 
  • Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
  • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)

PROFFESIONALISM 

  • Very good knowledge of the state of assignment. 
  • Ability to work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment.   
  • Very good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of the institutions of the UN system

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING SOLVING: Proven ability to plan and organize, establish priorities, manage and monitor work plans, coordinate competing demands, and work to tight deadlines.

TEAMWORK: Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi­ cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

JUDGMENT AND DECISION-MAKING: Apply sound judgment to resolve a range of issues/ problems; problem solving skills.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

  1. Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
  • Humanitarian Sectors/Clusters
  • UN Agencies
  • International and national NGOs;
  • Government entities and authorities at different level

 

Required Skills and Experience

 
Education:
  • Completion of Secondary Education. 
  • Valid Driving License 
Experience:
  • Two years’ work experience as a driver is required. 
  • Safe driving record is desired.
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is desired.
  • Experience of safely driving in mountainous and swampy conditions required. 
  • Skills in minor vehicle repair is desired.
  • Driving for international organization/ NGO experience is desired. 

Language: 

  • Fluency in the language in English is required.
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters

 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 
Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

 
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